The Philips OTT2000 is a retro vinyl spinner with a modern twist

The 60s called, granddad. They want their record player back. Pish and tosh. The Philips OTT2000 might look like a vintage turntable, but it's thoroughly modern, with Bluetooth A2DP and AVRCP streaming, FM radio, audio line-in, a CD player and USB Direct connectivity.

Sounds a bit OTT. Very funny. That's not all; you can rip your CDs and vinyl to USB, too, for authentically retro pops and hisses on your digital tunes.

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Philips OTT2000

Philips OTT2000

Philips OTT2000

Does it have similarly vintage build quality?The OTT2000 is rather nice in the flesh, actually; patterned after the old Philips AG4131 record player, it updates the look with some nicely understated modern additions. There's a brushed-metal finish and LCD display on the front, the knobs have a nice action, and there's even a little spring-loaded cover on the USB port so that it doesn't disrupt the lines of the design. And that baby-blue casing looks rather lovely.

All very well, but what does it sound like? We'd love to tell you, but since the OTT2000 was on a stand with sales reps blasting Audioslave on the hi-fi setup next to it, we don't feel qualified to comment. With two speakers including a 3in woofer and 4W of power, it should be plenty for your living room.

Philips OTT2000

Philips OTT2000

Assuming you get all your decor from a vintage shop. Yes; if you're living the retro lifestyle, this will sit nicely alongside your Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Stanforth Kibo. The OTT2000 won't replace your hi-fi system, but if you're looking to spin your discs in a second room – and stream your Spotify tracks too – this could be the micro system for you.

Where can I get one?You'll have to be patient; it goes on sale in the UK in July, priced £150. In the meantime, you can see and hear it in action at Gadget Show Live, running this week; while you're there, why not pay Stuff a visit and pick up your free copy of the magazine?